Playing Your Pocket Rockets
If you are still overly excited when you get a pair of Aces as starting hand, you are not approaching the game of online poker properly. Yes, pocket pair of Aces – or the so-called Pocket Rockets – is indeed the best starting hand to get in poker; most of the time you have a sure lock on winning the round with a pair of Aces in hand. Still, you need to approach the game carefully and be wise about the move you make along the way.
If you are feeling confident or if the stake is affordable, you can raise the bet early. Pre-flop would be the best time, because you can easily eliminate opponents with no hands while those who want to see the flop will surely call your bet. The pot money can be substantially increased while risks kept at minimum this way.
As you progress through the game, you need to watch your opponents’ betting pattern as well as the relative strength of your hand closely. By paying close attention to details, you can easily avoid making bad calls even though the flop showed same-suited cards.
Last but certainly not least, don’t hesitate to drop the Pocket Rockets and fold when you have to. There is no point in risking more of your money when you know you have no chance of winning. Simply retreat and accept the fact that your pocket pair of Aces is not strong enough to win the round. You will be much more profitable in the long run.